Palets de dames

The crisp, buttery palets de dames (lit. ladies' pucks) are a specialty of the North of France and Belgium, and they are found in virtually any pâtisserie. These delectable cookies are typically covered with apricot jam and lemon-flavored sugar icing, while some varieties are flavored with rum, vanilla, or aniseed. Palets are sometimes even studded with currants, raisins, or nuts. These delicate cookies are traditionally enjoyed as a snack with afternoon tea.